Charlie Satterthwaite was my Great Grandad, he was in fact born in Cockermouth. His Son Stan Satterthwaite went on to play Rugbly League at Leeds RLFC (Now Leeds Rhinos) for 18 seasons. I am told he used to travel to Liverpool from Workington in his days at the club.

There is a story on the West Ham website about him putting the ball through the back of the net and also knocking a goalkeeper out with his strong kick! No doubt perfected from his days on Workington Heath kicking balls at folk and landing him in court! He scored Arsenals first ever goal in the top flight league, a record that can never be beaten. If he had been around today I’m sure he would have been a very rich man! As it is, his legacy and that of my Grandad remain in our hearts and still make us proud to this day.